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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Join our Heart of Gold movement and support children battling cancer every step of the way.

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Mission

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) provides vital and unique services for children with cancer, their families, and survivors. Our comprehensive programs support children and their families at every stage of their journey, addressing immediate and long-term needs, from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and beyond.

Story of Hope

Portrait of Amelia’s Story

Amelia’s Story

When Amelia was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at just 2 years old, her family’s world changed in an instant. What began as a routine well-child visit led to lifesaving treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where Amelia underwent intra-arterial chemotherapy and laser therapy before entering remission in early 2016.

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Our Impact

51,000
Children with cancer assisted in the United States through our financial support programs
$73 million
Distributed to families of children with cancer in the United States
216,000
Children with cancer assisted around the world through our medical donations program

From the moment a child is diagnosed through survivorship and beyond, we provide critical support that helps families focus on what matters most: their child’s health and well-being. By easing financial burdens, offering personalized guidance, supporting long-term wellness, and expanding access to treatment worldwide, we make a lasting impact on children and families facing childhood cancer.

Make A Difference

  • $10 Helps families afford co-pays, prescriptions, and other medical expenses not covered by insurance
  • $25 Helps families fill their gas tank when driving long distances to treatment
  • $75 Helps provide families with a safe place to stay when they must travel long distances for treatment
  • $100 Helps families cover the cost of flights when treatment is far from home

Your generosity makes it possible for children with cancer and their families to receive the support they need when they need it most. Your gift helps ease the financial and emotional burdens of childhood cancer, ensuring families can focus on what matters most: their child’s health. From helping families access lifesaving treatment to supporting survivors and expanding care for children around the world, your compassion creates hope and changes lives.

A childhood cancer diagnosis changes everything, but your compassion can change what comes next.

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Our Warriors

Young Warriors

  • Arianna Sarcoma Warrior

    “Kendrie and the NCCS were blessings to our little family during the scariest time of our lives, and we will forever be grateful,” shared Elissa, Arianna’s mom.

    Arianna
  • Jensen Leukemia Warrior

    “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the National Children's Cancer Society for standing beside families like ours during the most difficult journey of our lives. Your compassion and support have made a difference that words cannot fully…”

    Jensen
  • Xander Leukemia Warrior

    “During this rough time, the NCCS has provided not only mental, but physical and financial support. We are so thankful to have the assistance right at our fingertips from their team. We are so thankful for everyone's help and aid…”

    Xander

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Scholar Essays

  • Vivian

    My life goal now is to use my medical journey to provide not just excellent care, but the same positive life-changing experience for other kids facing challenging medical conditions.

    Vivian
  • Joshua

    Art has acted as a persistent lifeline since my remission. Through art, I now see the obscure beauty in life...

    Joshua
  • Carol

    This ongoing battle has not dampened my spirit; instead, it has sharpened my focus...

    Carol

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Scholars in Action

  • Meet Allison!

    “As I've gotten older, I've definitely become a lot prouder of my scars. They are evidence of what has happened to me and the toll that cancer has taken on me. My scars are badges of bravery because they are…”

    Meet Allison!
  • Meet Kendrie!

    “Since I'm always going to be in the [childhood cancer] club, I might as well put it to good use and make a difference where I can.”

    Meet Kendrie!
  • Meet Montana!

    “It is adversity that causes us to rise like a phoenix out of the ashes and to be reborn into something beautiful.”

    Meet Montana!

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Ways to Get Involved

  • Discount Prescription Drug Card

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    The NCCS Discount Prescription Drug Card, powered by Agelity, offers an incredible opportunity to save on your prescriptions while supporting children with cancer.

  • Leave a Lasting Legacy

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    If a cash gift is not viable at the present time yet you would like to help children battling cancer in the future, there are a number of options available to you.

  • Monthly Giving Program

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    Put your donations on autopay with our Monthly Giving Program and give steady, heartfelt contributions provide hope, security, and a lifeline to those in need.

  • Thrift & Recycling Program

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    Our Thrift & Recycling Program allows you to support children battling cancer with a tax-deductible donation of gently used clothing and household items.

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